2013 GMC Terrain Denali SUV Debuts with New 3.6L V-6 +VIDEO
Mar 17, 2012
Offers distinctive style along with new technology and safety features NEW YORK - GMC is expanding its exclusive Denali sub-brand with the debut of the 2013 Terrain Denali, bringing a new level of style and power to the small SUV. âDenali is growing fast,â said Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of GMC Marketi ... Continue reading
Steve Purdy Covers 2012 Amelia Island Concours D'Elegance
Mar 17, 2012
A Fantastic Weekend for Lovers of Automotive History By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau [Ed Lucas and Amelia Banner â 9882] The 2012 Amelia Island Concours D'Elegance was the first big classic and collector car show of the season, overtaking the grounds of the Ritz Carlton Hotel and Convention Cente ... Continue reading
Fitch: Used Cars and Improved U.S. Employment Trends Boost U.S. Auto Loan/Leasing Sector
Mar 17, 2012
U.S. auto loan/lease credit performance continued its positive momentum in Q4'11, with strong used car prices and positive U.S. economic trends offsetting typical second-half seasonal trends, according to a new report by Fitch Ratings. Fitch's outlook for the auto finance industry is stable for 2012, supported by Fitch ... Continue reading
Over 50 Videos Featured in Exclusive PRESS PASS COVERAGE of the Geneva Motor Show
Mar 16, 2012
2012 Geneva motor show video, The Auto Channel's coverage of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show is the next best thing to being there AUTO CENTRAL - March 16, 2012: Since 1996, the aim of our PRESS PASS COVERAGE of major automotive events has been to give our audience the most complete and comprehensive look at the events. And ... Continue reading
Mar 16, 2012
On the eve of the start of the 2012 season of the American Le Mans Series, Falken Tire, a leader in high performance tire technology for cars and trucks, will launch its largest social media campaign ever, focusing on the Azenis product line, and culminating in an aggressive giveaway contest featuring a brand new 2012 ... Continue reading
Mar 16, 2012
Cruising the open road is now a little closer to reality for electric vehicle owners in the Pacific Northwest. 'It's important that Oregonians have clean transportation options.' Today, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), along with charging station partner AeroVironment and the Oregon Department of Energy ... Continue reading
ParkIndy and Streetline Bring Smart Parking Technology to Indianapolis
Mar 16, 2012
Streetline, Inc. and ParkIndy, a public-private partnership between the city and Xerox, are now making it easier to find parking in Indianapolis. Using Streetline's sensor-enabled Smart Parking system, Parker, a free smartphone app, motorists can see open parking spaces in real-time, reducing the time and energy spent ... Continue reading
Prius c Launch Kicks Off With Strong Sales
Mar 16, 2012
Toyota's subcompact Prius c five-door hatchback, the newest member of the Prius family of hybrid vehicles, is off to a quick start since going on sale March 12. In its first three days on the market, it sold 1,201 units, making it one Toyota's fastest-selling vehicles and eclipsing Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf sales ... Continue reading
Ethisphere Institute Names Progressive to List of World's Most Ethical Companies
Mar 16, 2012
A commitment to innovation, transparency and monthly financial reporting are just some reasons that prompted the Ethisphere Institute to name Progressive auto insurance to its list of the World's Most Ethical Companies. 'We have a culture that embraces innovation, risk taking, excellence and doing the right thing for ... Continue reading
Mar 16, 2012
Nearly 66 percent of U.S. consumers think it will be just as difficult, or even harder, to obtain an auto loan in 2012 versus 2011, according to a February FreeScore.com survey. This is the case despite the signals of a growing recovery in the U.S. auto industry and overall general economy. According to the same FreeSc ... Continue reading
Kalkhoff Electric Bikes for the Price of 20 Refills of Your Car!
Mar 16, 2012
Electric Bike use is growing rapidly due to the price of fuel reaching an all time high of GBP1.50 a litre for Diesel. A lot of the time during the daily average commute of 6 miles time is spent sitting in congestion, that is a lot of wasted money and tme for just sitting still and going nowhere. Scott Snaith, Director ... Continue reading
AAA Adds EV Charging Station Locations to Digital Mapping Tools
Mar 16, 2012
AAA's TripTik Travel Planner and TripTik Mobile app alleviate range anxiety for electric vehicle drivers. ORLANDO, Fla., March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To help early 1900s motorists plan their fuel stops, AAA marked gas station locations on early strip maps. Jump ahead a century and, today, AAA helps ease ra ... Continue reading
AAA Supports Cell Phone Ban for Novice Teen Drivers
Mar 16, 2012
AA Michigan strongly supports legislation passed by the Michigan Senate today (March 15) which prohibits novice teen drivers from talking on cell phones while driving. Senate Bill No. 756, which was approved by a 28-10 vote, now goes to the Michigan House for consideration. Under the legislation, teenage drivers wi ... Continue reading
New Voisin Exhibit at Mullin Automotive Museum - Fall 2012
Mar 15, 2012
The Mullin Automotive Museum, a Southern California institution dedicated to the preservation of French art and automobiles from the Art Deco era, today announced it will premier an all-new exhibit celebrating the life and work of famed designer Gabriel Voisin (1880 - 1973) in fall 2012. The exhibit will offer the most ... Continue reading
NYC Buses Dress Up With Calvin Klein
Mar 15, 2012
CBS Outdoor unveiled today its first-ever L-side New York City bus advertisements, featuring design house Calvin Klein, whose men's and women's jeans are being featured on sides of 75 MTA buses. The uniquely-sized bus ads, made popular in the United Kingdom, feature male and female models from Calvin Klein displayed on ... Continue reading
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